In Jane Austen's Footsteps with Gyles Brandreth

In Jane Austen's Footsteps with Gyles Brandreth (2021)

June 29th, 20210h 45min

Documentary, History
80%

Overview

Broadcaster Gyles Brandreth travels to the West Yorkshire moors, known as "Bronte Country". It is an area that shaped the Bronte sisters, and they have, in turn, helped shape it. He explores some of the influences on their writing.


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